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Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year Competition 2026
Deadline: Mon 1 Jun 2026
Poems (max 60 lines) on any subject and in any style, written principally in English are invited from writers worldwide aged 18 and over.

Prizes

£300 for first place. 2nd prize - £150; 3rd prize £75.

Entry fee: £5 per poem

Find out more here 

Deadline: 1 June 2026


Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Canterbury Festival
Contact Name:
Nicola
Contact Email:
nicola@canterburyfestival.co.uk
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